diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
index cb736737c69..bdf2be889dc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	desc = "Magnetic boots, often used during extravehicular activity to ensure the user remains safely attached to the vehicle. They're large enough to be worn over other footwear."
 	name = "magboots"
 	icon_state = "magboots0"
-	item_flags = PHORONGUARD
+	flags = PHORONGUARD
 	item_state_slots = list(slot_r_hand_str = "magboots", slot_l_hand_str = "magboots")
 	species_restricted = null
 	center_of_mass = list("x" = 17,"y" = 12)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
index cd65478a05e..9606205cc49 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 	name = "hardsuit control module"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/rig_modules.dmi'
 	desc = "A back-mounted hardsuit deployment and control mechanism."
+	flags = PHORONGUARD
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
 	req_one_access = list()
 	req_access = list()
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_pieces.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_pieces.dm
index 82caf79deb9..8ae8ca36741 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_pieces.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/rig_pieces.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/gauntlets/rig
 	name = "gauntlets"
-	item_flags = THICKMATERIAL|PHORONGUARD
+	flags = PHORONGUARD
+	item_flags = THICKMATERIAL
 	body_parts_covered = HANDS
 	heat_protection =    HANDS
 	cold_protection =    HANDS