diff --git a/code/modules/mining/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/explorer_gear.dm
index 9cae3f42f19..527fee4b787 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	icon_state = "explorer"
 	item_state = "explorer"
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD
-	flags = BLOCKHAIR
+	flags = BLOCKHAIR | NODROP
 	flags_cover = HEADCOVERSEYES
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELM_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_HELM_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT