diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/bio.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/bio.dm
index 00345636251..415e32c6982 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/bio.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/bio.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS
 	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	slowdown = 1.0
-	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency_oxygen)
+	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency_oxygen,/obj/item/weapon/pen,/obj/item/device/flashlight/pen)
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0,energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 100, rad = 20)
 	flags_inv = HIDEGLOVES|HIDESHOES|HIDEJUMPSUIT