diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_technician.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_technician.dm
index 300b5010cf..c70e1078aa 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_technician.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/cargo_technician.dm
@@ -42,5 +42,4 @@
 	ears = /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_cargo
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/cargo/tech
 	l_hand = /obj/item/export_scanner
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/book/manual/supply_SOP)