As time progresses, there have been more and more hiking prodects marketed as "women's." Sometimes these products have been specifically redesigned for the female body, other time's it's a fancy way to say it comes in pink.
What "women's" products have you found that work better for you than their male counterparts? Which were just a load of hype?
I'll start by sharing some of my own.
Sleeping Bag getting a women's sleeping bag saved me 6 unnecessary inches in length. It's lighter, and my toes are warmer because there's not all that extra space at the foot.
Pack when my mom was in college, she had to buy a "junior" pack to get one short enough for her torso. Times have changed, I now have a women's pack that fits me well in the chest (no small feat) and the hips.
Poles I just got a brand new pair of lady's lekis. The grip is a bit smaller, which makes it much more comfortable for me. A minor difference, but a very nice touch.
Hats and Bandannas Literally the only difference I can see is in color/decoration. But I guess the men's version doesn't come in pink or purple, or with butterflies on it.
T-Shirts These have been very hit or miss in my experience, but ultimately I see little difference between men's and women's in MOST stores. There may be a slight curve in the women's from bust in to rib and out to hip, but not more than 1-2 inches off of rectangular. Might as well just get the men's in most cases.