diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/botanist.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/botanist.dm
index 5a98e7d54b..5910141691 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/botanist.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/botanist.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/apron
 	gloves  =/obj/item/clothing/gloves/botanic_leather
 	suit_store = /obj/item/plant_analyzer
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/book/manual/service_SOP)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/botany
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/hyd