diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
index ab221b89bfe2..e385d4b5c17d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/boxes.dm
@@ -470,6 +470,7 @@
 	item_state = "zippo"
 	w_class = SIZE_TINY
 	flags_equip_slot = SLOT_WAIST
+	flags_obj = parent_type::flags_obj|OBJ_IS_HELMET_GARB
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/tool/match)
 
 /obj/item/storage/box/matches/fill_preset_inventory()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
index 5d7aecbc03db..79d38603dc7e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
@@ -126,6 +126,7 @@
 	w_class = SIZE_TINY
 	throwforce = 2
 	flags_equip_slot = SLOT_WAIST
+	flags_obj = parent_type::flags_obj|OBJ_IS_HELMET_GARB
 	max_w_class = SIZE_TINY
 	storage_slots = 20
 	can_hold = list(
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/tools/flame_tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/tools/flame_tools.dm
index d5cd708f29b3..8af7d15e0ff3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/tools/flame_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/tools/flame_tools.dm
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	w_class = SIZE_TINY
 	flags_armor_protection = 0
 	flags_equip_slot = SLOT_EAR | SLOT_FACE
+	flags_obj = parent_type::flags_obj|OBJ_IS_HELMET_GARB
 	flags_atom = CAN_BE_SYRINGED
 	attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
 	blood_overlay_type = ""
@@ -693,6 +694,7 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 	throwforce = 4
 	flags_atom = FPRINT|CONDUCT
 	flags_equip_slot = SLOT_WAIST
+	flags_obj = parent_type::flags_obj|OBJ_IS_HELMET_GARB
 	attack_verb = list("burnt", "singed")
 
 /obj/item/tool/lighter/zippo
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index 463a4b16f7ec..845ce2a6eb6e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -379,8 +379,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(allowed_helmet_items, list(
 	)
 
 	var/obj/item/storage/internal/headgear/pockets
-	var/storage_slots = 2 // keep in mind, one slot is reserved for garb items
-	var/storage_slots_reserved_for_garb = 2
+	var/storage_slots = 2 // Small items like injectors, bandages, etc
+	var/storage_slots_reserved_for_garb = 2 // Cosmetic items & now cigarettes and lighters for RP
 	var/storage_max_w_class = SIZE_TINY // can hold tiny items only, EXCEPT for glasses & metal flask.
 	var/storage_max_storage_space = 4