What is the best tactical pen? Well, the argument could be made that it's the one you never have to use. Next up would be the one that you have with you, no matter the make or model.

Third, though - third is the Devcore Pepper Pen self-defense pen. 

No need to start sewing machine stabbing some asshole when you can hit him with a potent mix of Oleoresin Capsicum. 

Self Defense Pen w/ OC

OC has been around a very long time now, but this is the first time it's been available in a delivery system you can tuck in your shirt pocket or EDC bag (which might very well be a Plate Carrier Backpack of course). 

EDC Tactical

Non lethal self defense weapon for EDC

It's a non-lethal option, but an excellent EDC option regardless - and tactical doesn't always mean "painted black by operators for use operationally" anyway. 

OC Billy Club 

Devcore Pepper Baton. 

That is coming too. 

Watch this site for further details.

In the meantime, if you haven't already done so, check out our genuinely lowpro

Plate Carrier Backpack (PCB).