diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
index 93160e68ff..84df570bc4 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/marine_armor.dm
@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@
 
 	if(is_type_in_list(equipping_item, smartgun_back))
 		return
-		
+
 	. = COMPONENT_HUMAN_CANCEL_ATTEMPT_EQUIP
 
 	if(equipping_item.flags_equip_slot == SLOT_BACK)
@@ -469,6 +469,13 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/backpack/general_belt,
 		/obj/item/device/motiondetector,
 		/obj/item/device/walkman,
+		/obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete,
+		/obj/item/storage/belt/gun/type47,
+	)
+
+	smartgun_back = list(
+		/obj/item/storage/large_holster/machete,
+		/obj/item/ammo_box,
 	)