diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
index 942c5da7ed2..bf454795a0b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
@@ -820,6 +820,13 @@
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_IMMUNITY_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF | ACID_PROOF
 
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/drake/on_changed_z_level(turf/old_turf, turf/new_turf, notify_contents)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!is_mining_level(new_turf.z))
+		armor = list(MELEE = 45, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY) // Still good. Not OP.
+		return
+	armor = list(MELEE = 115, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY)
+
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/drake
 	name = "drake helmet"
 	desc = "The skull of a dragon."
@@ -831,6 +838,13 @@
 	flags = BLOCKHAIR
 	flags_cover = HEADCOVERSEYES
 
+/obj/item/clothing/head/hooded/drake/on_changed_z_level(turf/old_turf, turf/new_turf, notify_contents)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!is_mining_level(new_turf.z))
+		armor = list(MELEE = 45, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY) // Still good. Not OP.
+		return
+	armor = list(MELEE = 115, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY)
+
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/goliath
 	name = "goliath cloak"
 	desc = "A staunch, practical cape made out of numerous monster materials, it is coveted amongst exiles & hermits."
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
index 39a1030e4b3..d4c81445c3d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/explorer_gear.dm
@@ -67,6 +67,13 @@
 	. = ..()
 	START_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hostile_environment/on_changed_z_level(turf/old_turf, turf/new_turf, notify_contents)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!is_mining_level(new_turf.z))
+		armor = list(MELEE = 60, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY) // Still good. Not OP.
+		return
+	armor = list(MELEE = 120, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY)
+
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hostile_environment/Destroy()
 	STOP_PROCESSING(SSobj, src)
 	return ..()
@@ -96,6 +103,13 @@
 		"Unathi" = 'icons/mob/clothing/species/unathi/head.dmi'
 	)
 
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hostile_environment/on_changed_z_level(turf/old_turf, turf/new_turf, notify_contents)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!is_mining_level(new_turf.z))
+		armor = list(MELEE = 50, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY) // Still good. Not OP.
+		return
+	armor = list(MELEE = 120, BULLET = 35, LASER = 25, ENERGY = 25, BOMB = 150, RAD = INFINITY, FIRE = INFINITY, ACID = INFINITY)
+
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/prisoner_gulag
 	name = "prisoner gulag suit"
 	desc = "An unarmored heat resistant mining suit, heavy and uncomfortable as a punishment in itself."